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Preview of Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 1: Government & Civics}

Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 1: Government & Civics}

Created by
Karen Jones
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2.  It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 1: GOVERNMENT & CIVICS introduces your students to government. It contains lessons on these specific topics: Rules and laws in our home, school,
Preview of Community Helper Hats

Community Helper Hats

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Community Helper Hats - Public Service Recognition Week - Local HerosUpdate! I've added an editable version too!These Community Helper Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in color or black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Let the children learn about our community helper roles with fun and creativity!Roles included are:Construction workerWaitressHousekeeperDetectiveFirefighterFishermanAnglerTour GuidePolice OfficerMailmanChe
Preview of My Community Unit (with Google Slides)

My Community Unit (with Google Slides)

Created by
Sarah Paul
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
Preview of Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

This Black History Month Activities resource includes FOUR complete resources bundled. The Martin Luther King Jr. - Martin Luther King Day set was added. Please see the individual previews to see what's in the entire bundle. All four resources found in the Black History category of my store are included. Please click the link to see each set - the individual sets have complete previews.Black History - Ruby BridgesBlack History - Rosa ParksBlack History - Martin Luther King JrBlack History - Jack
Preview of Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 2: Learning About the Past}

Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 2: Learning About the Past}

Created by
Karen Jones
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2.  It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 2: LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST focuses on how people learn about the past and tools and resources that can help us learn about different times in histor
Preview of Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
Preview of Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies

Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies

Time Line: This graphic organizer can be used to help students research and create a simple events timeline on a historical figures, their life, etc.MY TIMELINE PROJECTSS.2.A.3.1 Identify terms and designations of time sequence.Students will understand the chronological order of events with this timeline graphic organizer.This graphic organizer is useful in social studies, science, and reading.The student will know:> Events are often put in order by time to help organize our understanding of
Preview of Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 3: Communities}

Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 3: Communities}

Created by
Karen Jones
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2.  It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 3: COMMUNITIES focuses on different types of communities and the natural resources that help communities thrive. It contains lessons on theses spec
Preview of Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
Preview of Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities

Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities

Are you looking for Titanic nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions? A Comprehension Quest® is a FUN escape room style activity and is a unique way to get students excited about practicing reading comprehension! ⚓Here's how it works:⚓Starting off with the hook video, students learn they have a quest to complete. In this edition, students must figure out who the author is of a firsthand account letter written by a Titanic survivor. Students will read 6 passages and complete standa
Preview of Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
Preview of Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
Preview of Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 4: Economics}

Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 4: Economics}

Created by
Karen Jones
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2.  It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students, including step-by-step scripted lesson plans and teaching PowerPoints.  It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 4: ECONOMICS focuses on what makes up the economy and how all parts of the ec
Preview of Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service

Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service

Looking for a fun way to teach your economics unit to your students? This Christmas project based learning unit is a fun way to embrace the holiday craziness & turn your classroom into a North Pole workshop! In this PBL unit, your students will learn about wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and so much more! ⭐The overall objective of this unit is to turn your students into entrepreneurs and your classroom into a North Pole workshop!⭐You will teach various social st
Preview of A Little SPOT of Feelings Worksheet

A Little SPOT of Feelings Worksheet

Love the book by Diane Alber as much as I do but don't know what activity to pair with it? Check this out! ↠ All the spots lost their colors and it's up to your students to not only remember the colors but judge them by the looks on their faces! Can they remember what each one is called and what color goes with what face? This is a great worksheet to work through together and quiz with!Answers just in case needed: ↠ Top from left to right - Love (pink), Confidence (orange), Anxiety (gray)
Preview of Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
Preview of Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle

Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle

Created by
Science Workshop
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
Preview of American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols readers. Two versions for differentiation with three versions of a comprehension check - one asking for complete sentence answers and the other for them to circle their answers. A fun certificate of completion is also included. Please preview to see what's included. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆You can see the style and level for these books by grabbing the freebie Presidents' Day Reader CLICK HERE or grab the freebie Arbor Day Reader CLICK HEREBUNDLE of all readers at a discountCom
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)

Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)

The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
Preview of Map Skills Unit- Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities

Map Skills Unit- Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities

Welcome to the exciting world of maps! In "Map Skills Unit - Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities", we will participate in interesting activities to practice map skills and determine directions."Map Skills Unit - Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities" includes fun and useful activities such as:Arrange the letters to make meaningful words Match the word with the correct definition  Match the picture with the correct keyword  Map Skill- Crossword  Use the map to answer t
Preview of Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
Preview of Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year

Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year

UPDATED: Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year (updated each year) differentiated printable readers with comprehension check and certificates of completion. Check out the New Year Crowns and Printables HERE. This is a BONUS book, added to the 2nd GROWING BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There are TWO bundles:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers************************************************************If you want to see the 2nd bundle which
Preview of Rosa Parks Black History Month Activities

Rosa Parks Black History Month Activities

There are several versions of a Black History Month Activities printable reader about Rosa Parks as well as many writing activities. Please preview and you will see what's included. Updated 1/6/17 - download again to get the updates.Please preview to see the entire set for Black History which focuses on Rosa Parks.Rosa Parks Black History - printable booksRosa Parks Black History - friendly letter writingRosa Parks Black History - writingRosa Parks Black History - resourcesSee other Black Histor
Preview of Financial Literacy| Personal Finance | Good and Services Sort | Needs and Wants

Financial Literacy| Personal Finance | Good and Services Sort | Needs and Wants

This worksheet package is all about learning and practicing financial literacy, covering a wide range of exercises to help students practice and reinforce their understanding of personal finance concepts. The package includes 40 pages of differentiated practices aimed at helping students understand various aspects of personal finance, such as Barter and Money, Goods and Services, Spending and Saving, Wants and Needs, and Charity.The special feature of this package is that it provides multiple st
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

Benefits of learning social studies

Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
  • Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.

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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.